Psychology, Journal of the Higher School of Economics

Aims & Scope

Psychology.

Journal of the Higher School of Economics was established by the National Research University — Higher School of Economics (HSE) in 2004 and is administered by the School of Psychology of HSE.

The Journal publishes articles written by Russian and foreign researchers presenting original positions in academic and applied psychology, analytical reviews, short reports focused on empirical studies, and information about current scientific events in Russia and the rest of the world.

Principal themes of the journal include: -Methodology, history, and theory of psychology -Research approaches and methods in psychology -New tools for psychological assessment -Interdisciplinary studies connecting psychology with economics, sociology, cultural anthropology, and other sciences -New achievements and trends in cognitive psychology, social psychology, organizational psychology, neuroscience -Models and methods of practice in organizations and individual work -Studies in personological approach, combining theoretical, empirical, hermeneutic, and counselling work on personality -Bridging the gap between science and practice, psychological problems associated with innovations -Discussions on pressing issues in fundamental and applied research within psychology and related sciences The primary audience of the journal includes researchers and practitioners specializing in psychology, sociology, cultural studies, education, neuroscience, and management, as well as teachers and students of higher education institutions.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.204

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20909

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	85

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Социально-когнитивная концепция цифровой социализации: новая экосистема и социальная эволюция психики

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Г.У., А.Е.

• Environmental Identity in Russia: Validation and Relationship to the Concern for People and Plants

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Susan, Boris, Sof'ya

• Basic Needs in Other Cultures: Using Qualitative Methods to Study Key Issues in Self-Determination Theory Research

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Martin, Nailya, Alina

• Диагностика диспозиционного оптимизма, валидность и надежность опросника ТДО-П

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Т.О., О.А., Е.Н.

• Креативность и девиантность: связь и взаимодействие

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Н., С.

• COVID-19 and Subjective Well-Being: Perceived Impact, Positive Psychological Resources and Protective Behavior

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Tatiana, Eduard, Dmitry, Elena, Olga, Anna, Marina, Sergey, Tamara

• Субъективное благополучие в школе и отношения с одноклассниками у учащихся начальной школы с разным уровнем учебных достижений

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Т. Н.

• Как измерить воспринимаемую политическую эффективность? Трехкомпонентная шкала

  Citation: 9

  Authors: И.

• Формирование теории среды развития личности в отечественной педагогической психологии

  Citation: 9

  Authors: В.А.

• Скрининговая шкала позитивных и негативных переживаний Э. Динера: апробация русскоязычной версии

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Е.И., А.А.

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